Just for Kids at the Ferguson Library
January 22 , 2023

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Storytimes

Wednesday January 25 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. For ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Saturday, January 28 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration required.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

The Chess Club is Back

Saturdays, January 21 & 28 from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Beginners are welcome to join and learn everything there is to know about this

game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman. Registration required.

Presented in collaboration with the National Education Chess Teachers Association.

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m.

via South End Branch Instagram

Bilingual storytime for ages 18 months to 4 years. New content every week. Connect via SE Branch Instagram.

Kids Book Discussion

Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard

Tuesday, January 24 from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

In Just Like Jackie, Robinson Hart tries to live up to the legacy of Jackie Robinson, for whom she is named,

but caring for her grandpa is becoming more

difficult as his memory fades.

Grades 4 to 7. Registration required.

Curious Minds Story & Activity

Thursday, January 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

South End Branch

A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun. For ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

Babytime

Friday, January 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Songs, rhymes, stories and more for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Books Across Stamford:

A Winter Wonderland Book Giveaway

Saturday, January 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Students and their families are invited for a fun-filled afternoon picking out books for home libraries, listening to guest speakers, enjoying snacks and creating a wintry craft.

Presented in partnership with the City of Stamford, Reading is Fundamental, Stamford Public Education Foundation and Stamford Public Schools.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Women's Self-Defense Workshop

Saturday, January 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorum

Club Kung Fu of Stamford will lead a workshop focusing on setting boundaries, assessing the threat and fighting back. For grades 6 to 12 and adults. Registration required.

IN THE COMMUNITY

A Storywalk® Celebrating the Legacy of Playwright August Wilson

On Display Through February 15

Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, West Main Street at Richmond Hill Avenue

Learn about August Wilson at this outdoor display of the picture book Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson by Jen Bryant. All ages welcome.

A partnership between the Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, Inc., Superior Barbershop and the Ferguson Library.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

2023 Literary Competition

Now Accepting Entries

The Stamford Literary Competition celebrates excellence in student writing. It is open to students who live or attend school in Stamford and are in grades 3 to 12. Entries are due February 10. Visit fergusonlibrary.org/friends/events for guidelines, categories, requirements and the online entry form.

Earn Volunteer Hours by Reviewing Books

The Ferguson Library is offering volunteer hours to teens in grades 6 to 12 to write book reviews. Reviews will be featured on the library's Youth Instagram page and displayed with reviewed books at the library.

Teens may submit up to two book reviews per week. For each review approved by a librarian, teens will receive one hour of volunteer credit.

Reviews may be edited for clarity and will list the reviewer's first name, last name initial, and grade, unless the reviewer specifies anonymity. Questions? Call 203-351-8242.

LIBRARY RESOURCES

Youth Services Page

Check out our Youth Services Page with information for kids, teens, parents and educators. You'll find information about our digital books, movies and music, Linked Libraries, digital resources and more.